tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post5419021951828500199..comments2023-05-19T04:46:54.536-07:00Comments on Beautiful rubbish:: Release: the gift of changeAmber Cadenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-31929623315607008242014-06-24T17:54:33.065-07:002014-06-24T17:54:33.065-07:00Oh, Amber! What a powerful, touching post! It wa...Oh, Amber! What a powerful, touching post! It was so interesting to read of your journey after the death of your dear Papa. I lost my dear Daddy 14 years ago, while I was expecting our one and only miracle son. I can SO relate to a lot of what you said. Two years ago, my dear Mom passed away, and it is a very odd feeling to find myself an adult orphan. It is very unfamiliar and sad, yet, in so many ways, it has propelled me, (however unwillingly), to reach beyond who I was before. I leaned on Mom SO much! Now, it is GOD all the way...and my dear, sweet husband and precious son. It is all so hard to put into words, but I just wanted to let you know that your post moved me. We never go through that deep of grief without coming out of the darkness transformed in some way. Sometimes, we don't even see it at the time, but it starts to become more evident as more time lapses. God bless you for sharing your heart, and may He continue to draw you closer to Him through this journey. Lots of love to you.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-80406710555389294932014-06-23T19:40:09.349-07:002014-06-23T19:40:09.349-07:00Amber, your journey has been like a butterfly stru...Amber, your journey has been like a butterfly struggling free to its cocoon so that it can fly. It is an extremely difficult struggle, no one can help because if they try to, they will end up killing the butterfly because it will never have the strength it needs to do what it was created to do. You are a beautiful "Poem" created by God for all to read and be impacted by. You always were and will be a "free spirit". You are a beautiful and precious treasure, Ambie. I am proud of your courage!! Love you so much!! MomJONNAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692328897527256991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-65717291813925357612014-06-21T13:38:14.477-07:002014-06-21T13:38:14.477-07:00I struggle to receive these words, for they feel t...I struggle to receive these words, for they feel too generous to me, but I will take them as the grace they are. Thank you. I feel honored to call you friend, too. Thank you for seeing me and loving me.Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-12276152274345712472014-06-21T13:36:50.766-07:002014-06-21T13:36:50.766-07:00How true this is: "only to have God force us ...How true this is: "only to have God force us to look at Him again in a whole new way." You sure sound like you understand this. This being forced to see him anew, Summer, has been one of my greatest joys and biggest challenges in life. I love it, uncomfortable and painful as it can be to work through some of those ways I've made him so small or seen him incorrectly or not seen him at all, because the challenge of seeing fresh and big and beyond is what also refreshes me. Thank you for sharing this.Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-20484033378155585962014-06-21T07:03:19.195-07:002014-06-21T07:03:19.195-07:00Dear Amber, wow, that photo. Look at you two with ...Dear Amber, wow, that photo. Look at you two with that same gentle kindness. And your words...I felt so honored to read them here, the way you allowed us a window into you then and now and along the way. It helps me know you more and love your generous, open, seeking spirit all the more. I agree with Shelly. You are generous... and fierce, and strong and tender. So grateful to call you my friend.Ashley Larkinhttp://ashleymlarkin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-14344205797831979992014-06-21T06:06:08.894-07:002014-06-21T06:06:08.894-07:00I liked the illustration you created of your dad a...I liked the illustration you created of your dad and the road block you hit and reevaluated. Sometimes we do feel like we have somehow figured out things spiritually, found our niche...only to have God force us to look at Him again in a whole new way. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897455324381891849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-54392917836686310132014-06-20T21:18:23.163-07:002014-06-20T21:18:23.163-07:00Shelly, can I just say, your words feel like grace...Shelly, can I just say, your words feel like grace tonight, straight through my heart. Thank you, friend. I have been wanting to write on your blog all week and say how excited I am for you in your move to England. It was so lovely, encouraging and hopeful to read how long this has been astir in your hearts and the orchestration of it to unfold now. I praise God for this story he's telling through your life .Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-70555221352241090412014-06-20T21:10:00.232-07:002014-06-20T21:10:00.232-07:00I'm grateful this ministered to you, Beth, tru...I'm grateful this ministered to you, Beth, truly. I understand, too, about not liking all the changes you've seen in yourself. In being honest with my list, I felt that tension of wishing some of these changes weren't so. And then the challenge to still write them out and accept myself anyway. I have enjoyed connecting with you this past week. It feels like a gift to have you share your words here. Thank you.Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-56662023633069372262014-06-20T21:04:16.138-07:002014-06-20T21:04:16.138-07:00Thank you, Denise.Thank you, Denise.Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-8028774679136540662014-06-20T19:56:01.196-07:002014-06-20T19:56:01.196-07:00I can identify with so much of what you've com...I can identify with so much of what you've communicated Amber, nodding my empathetic head. I'm so sorry you lost your Dad and I'm sure he'd be proud of the beautiful soul you exhibit. Lovely write and not too much about yourself at all, it speaks of generosity.Shelly Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051889442102350746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-42113248996458377922014-06-20T19:06:51.156-07:002014-06-20T19:06:51.156-07:00This ministered to me. I changed some after my dad...This ministered to me. I changed some after my dad's death, but not in a good way at first. He was my minister as well as my dad and losing him unglued me for awhile. I am slowly finding my way, never having lost sight of my Lord and Savior.<br />Interesting points about liturgy and such. I too find comfort in that vs. the more exuberant, outside the box Penecostall way. I tried that way for awhile , but found my way back to how I am most comfortable in worshiping God.<br />Thank you for a wonderful post. :>)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783056492527420487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-91837090529250283932014-06-20T18:45:21.382-07:002014-06-20T18:45:21.382-07:00Beautifully written, bless you dear.Beautifully written, bless you dear.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com